Pittsburgh Steelers Win
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1977 fifth round pick (#125-Steve Courson) from Detroit Lions for John McMakin. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1975 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Detroit Lions provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- pick 1977 fifth round pick (#125- Steve Courson )
Detroit Lions Received
- player John McMakin
Trade Summary
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1977 fifth round pick (#125-Steve Courson) from Detroit Lions for John McMakin. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1975 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Detroit Lions provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.
Trade Analysis
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1977 fifth round pick (#125-Steve Courson) from Detroit Lions for John McMakin. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1975 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Detroit Lions provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away. Detroit Lions received John McMakin and gave up 1977 fifth round pick (#125-Steve Courson). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.